vegetation

• Nom désignant l'ensemble des plantes d'une région ou d'une période donnée, ou le processus de croissance végétale. Peut aussi désigner une croissance anormale ou une excroissance, ou un état d'inactivité passive et monotone comparable à la vie des plantes.

A noun referring to the collective plant life in a particular region or period, or the process of growth in plants. It can also describe an abnormal growth or excrescence, or a state of passive, monotonous inactivity comparable to plant life.

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1. Plant life in a regionB1formal

   All the plants and trees that grow in a specific area or during a particular period.

   Végétation (d'une région)

   • The tropical rainforest is known for its dense vegetation.
   • Desert vegetation is adapted to survive with very little water.
   • The region's vegetation changes dramatically with the seasons.

   Synonymesfloragreenerygrowthherbageplant lifeverdure

2. Process of plant growthB2formalscientific

   The biological process by which plants grow and develop.

   Croissance végétale

   • Proper sunlight is essential for healthy vegetation.
   • The vegetation of the crops was monitored closely by the farmers.
   • Nutrients in the soil support the vegetation of new plants.

   Synonymesbuddingdevelopmentgerminationgrowthsprouting

3. Abnormal growth (medical)C1formalmedical

   An abnormal growth or lump, such as a wart-like growth on a body part, especially on heart valves.

   Végétation (médecine)

   • The echocardiogram revealed vegetation on the mitral valve.
   • Infective endocarditis can cause vegetation on heart valves.
   • The surgeon removed the vegetation from the patient's heart.

   Synonymesexcrescencegrowthlumpoutgrowth

4. Passive inactivityC2formal

   A state of being inactive and monotonous, similar to the passive growth of plants.

   Végétation (état de passivité)

   • After retirement, he fell into a life of vegetation, doing nothing all day.
   • She criticized the vegetation of the unemployed youth in the town.
   • His daily routine was one of pure vegetation, watching TV from morning to night.

   Synonymesidlenessinactivitylanguorpassivitystagnationtorpor